The best event for travelers spending time in Moncton to try to consider during the planning stages of their trip is the City of Moncton Outdoors Festival. This festival takes place in the middle of August, towards the end of the busy season in Moncton and it is enjoyed by travelers from all over, so visitors will have to plan in advance and make reservations for accommodations relatively early in the year if they want to catch this festival. It is one worth seeing. It is a street fair running along Main Street and it includes all of the best street fair activity such as live performers and great food booths. It is the best way to get a sense of the local culture of the area while still enjoying tourist-oriented activities.
Another terrific event in the area, and one which is easier to see with less planning because it doesn’t occur during the busy season, is the Northrop Frye Literary Festival. Each April, people gather to celebrate the literary world. While this is a favorite event of writers, readers of all kinds also enjoy the activity surrounding this festival.
Other popular events in Moncton include the World Wine and Food Expo which happens every November, the Atlantic Nationals Outdoor Automotive Extravaganza in July, the Atlantic Seafood Festival in August and the Hubcap Comedy Festival which happens each spring.
